[SKYWARN_Announce] Storm Coordination Message #2 - Weekend Winter Storm Potential

[rmacedo at rcn.com]

Hello to all.. 

..Uncertainty gradually decreasing but still remains over the potential for a weekend winter storm over portions of Southern New England. The greatest risk for potential Heavy Snow, Strong to Damaging Winds and Coastal Flooding remains over southern portions of Southern New England including most of Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts with the Boston area on the northern fringe of significant impacts as well as areas such as the Hartford Connecticut area. As is typically the case with intense, major winter storms, there will be a sharp cutoff in the northern extent of significant winter weather. A track change of 30-50 miles could make the difference in a larger portion of the area getting heavier snow and stronger winds and more of the coast receiving coastal flooding versus much less snow and wind even in southern portions of Southern New England. 
..SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton are possible this weekend including the potential for overnight operations depending on the storm track. Additional coordination messages will have more info and clarity on the storm situation. The next coordination message will be posted either late Thursday Evening or early Friday Morning. Below is the NWS Taunton Area Forecast Discussion which had an excellent synopsis of the model uncertainty, Hazardous Weather Outlook and the NWS Taunton Facebook Infographics on the potential major winter storm.. 

NWS Taunton Area Forecast Discussion: 
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.fxus61.KBOX.html (Latest Discussion) 
http://kamala.cod.edu/offs/KBOX/1601211156.fxus61.html (Thursday Morning Model Discussion) 

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook: 
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html 

NWS Taunton Facebook Infographic: 
https://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston/photos/pcb.935356119892093/935355436558828/?type=3&theater

Respectfully Submitted, 

Robert Macedo (KD1CY) 
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator 
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator 
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